Visit to Jaisalmer can not complete until we see Kuldhara and Khaba Fort in utskirts of Jaisalmer.
Kuldhara, 22 KM from is a abandoned 200 years ago. I think no where in India we can get this unique scene of hundreds of houses deserted. This was a rare experience to see and I think more I will not see except at this place.
This fort was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2013. It is not magnificent and as glamourous as Mughal forts yet, it enjoys the privilege of being the one of the very few living forts in world. The streets are bustling with people and shops, houses owned hereditarily. The old parts are maintained very neat and enough space for tourists to enjoy the antiquity of period of maharajas. Do not miss to hire a guide and see Raja and Rani mahal.
The city palace was initiated in 1729 by Sawai Jai Singh-II (founder of modern Jaipur and all Jantar Mantars) and later additions were done by successors till 19th century. By seeing it seems a fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. There were a few figures which made an impact on history of india were Maharaja Man […]
